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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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